Preparation for midskilled work and continuous learning in nine community college occupational program

Richard J. Torraco

doi:10.1177/0091552107310119

Preparation for midskilled work and continuous learning in nine community college occupational program

Richard J. Torraco

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This study examines student learning experiences in nine occupational education programs at two Midwestern community colleges. Interviews with 39 program graduates and 10 of their supervisors provided information about the features of the occupational programs that were most beneficial for job preparation, those that were least beneficial for job preparation, and the extent to which the occupational programs prepared students to keep learning on their own after graduation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	208-236
Number of pages	29
Journal	Community College Review
Volume	35
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0091552107310119
State	Published - Jan 2008

Keywords

Continuous learning
Evaluation
Occupational education
Workforce development

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Education

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